Chin Acne

I am hoping this could be my miracle cure for acne since everything else has failed.

Before you try blue light I think you should know that it’s best to combine it with other treatments, since research has shown that it can diminish up to 60 percent of acne. But if you combine it with something that diminishes the other 40 percent than you can get control over it. This is from an article that will tell you more, hope it helps:

"Blue light therapy for acne can reduce up to 60 percent (!!) of your acne. That’s a fact that has already been scientifically proven. If you combine blue light therapy with traditional treatments, such as prescription creams and antibiotics, you can keep your acne completely under control. The best thing about it is that it’s a natural treatment that basically kills Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), the bacterium that causes acne inflammation. It’s also completely painless.

New technology devices combine blue light with red light – Which If you combine the blue lights that kill bacteria with red lights, which help reduce inflammation and improve healing.

These therapies can also improve skin texture and lessen the appearance of scars, so they may be good treatment choices for people with both active acne and acne scars.

How Does Blue Light Therapy Work and is it Proven Scientifically?

To put it simply, it has been proven that blue light therapy for acne – in the 405nm-420nm spectrum – actually kills Propionibacterium Acnes (P. acnes) bacteria. P. acnes bacteria create tiny molecules called porphryins. When porphyrins are exposed to blue light they produce free radicals that kill the bacteria that cause inflammatory acne. It sounds quite complex, but it’s a wonderfully simple solution.

In 2000 an independent research study performed by the Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine at Hammersmith Hospital in London determined “We have found that photo therapy with mixed blue-red light, probably by combining antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions, is an effective means of treating acne vulgaris of mid to moderate severity, with no significant short-term adverse effects”. (Data from Pubmed.gov)

Remember: P. acnes multiply very fast, so ongoing treatment is necessary for best results.

Blue Light Therapy for Acne – Tabletop Device or Handheld Device?…

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I have mild to severe acne and I’ve tried everything for it. I currently have several very red, very inflamed, and very painful pimples on my face. I’m looking for a cheap, homemade spot treatment that will help reduce the swelling and redness.
I also don’t want to dry my skin out

you should try a green tea facial wash. Green tea is packed with anti-oxidents that will help nourish and pack minerals into your skin, this will also make you face less inflamed. Soak 2 green tea bags in a bowl or hot water. (approx. 2 cups.) chill it over night and the next morning, use a cotten pad to gently cleanse your face with the mixture. For specifically spot cleaning treatments, try honey, and cinnamon (approx. 2 parts to 1 part) and apply to the blemishes. Leave until dry or overnight and scrub off the following morning. The best though, is to use a store bought spot treatment. Try looking for a formula with benzoyl peroxide because salicylic acid WILL dry out your face. clean and clear acne treatments work fast and well, and only a few bucks. Good luck!

What are your thoughts an opinions on the Baby Quasar Blue Light?
An should I ditch Retin-a for this Blue Light system?
Thanks guys

The Baby Quasar is a good product if you are treating very small areas, as the head of the product is very small itself. So if you have acne in multiple places on your face or body, it will take a very long time to treat each individual spot.

Instead, we highly recommend the BlueMD by Trophy Skin – http://www.trophyskin.com

This is a much more powerful home use device, its cheaper, and its hands free. That means you can cover the entire face in one session, without having to hold it or move it around. Plus it has both red and blue light, the combination light has been proven to reduce acne a lot faster. And the red light helps to heal acne scars as well.

Hope that helps!

I have a vitamin D deficiency so i started taking a tablet everyday and my mild acne I’ve had for 10 years has gone, is this because of the vitamin D do you think? and why?

Probably! Acne has lots of causes but nutrient deficiencies are the most common. Vitamin D is very important for your skin

i have acne scars and also few red bumps on top of it .
can some help me by telling me some homemade treatments that wont take to long to work
Thanks :

cut your face off

Im 26 and still have mild acne. Im on a strict low carb diet so I dont do any sugar whatsoever. My only two thoughts now is vitamins or giving up dairy (which would be hard on a low carb diet). I do drink tons of water. Ive thought about tanning but I really dont want to harm my skin. What has or hasnt worked for you????

I’m 26 too and have finally just figured out my acne issues here’s some tips I’ve learned -

-Yes dairy may be your culprit! If you can’t give it up completely just yet, try reducing how much you eat and gradually replace it with dairy alternatives (almond milk is quite tasty). Dairy naturally contains hormones, so eating large amounts of it will affect your own hormones, which of course cause problems like acne (and PMS and bloating and mood swings and…)
-Multivitamins may seem like a great help but in truth they are extremely hard for your body to break down properly. Most are made with elemental sources so it’s like eating a rock and expecting to gain nutrition from it. They are really only good for making big companies rich. The only good brands are the ones that are crazy expensive, but don’t bother. The best option is to try to get everything you need from your diet instead. I personally use fitday.com to track my diet and make sure I’m getting everything I need, it does all the math for you and its easy to figure out what you are missing. You should be getting at least the minimum requirement of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, zinc, and iron. If you are on a low carb diet, I’m guessing you need more vitamin B
-Don’t wash your face too often. Once a day is enough, the more you wash it, the more your skin will react by producing more oils to replace what has just been lost. Most people who claim to have oily skin actually just overwash it, which will make it oily. Use mild, preferably natural, products that are chemical free (no parabens, SLS, etc) same goes for all skin products. I use dead sea mud soap, but have also heard great things about black African soap
-Always moisturize. This replaces the moisture you’ve just stripped off your face when you wash it, and will prevent your skin producing too much oil. If you have dry skin, coconut oil works great. If you are afraid it will be too heavy for you, aloe vera gel will also work, just make sure it’s a good quality one (aka, not drug store brand)
-Get enough sleep. Your body repairs itself at night so lack of sleep results in all kinds of problems. It also helps you deal with stress properly, another cause of break outs
-Make sure you are ‘regular’. Acne is often connected to colon health
-If all else fails, a good liver cleanse will sometimes do the trick. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on them though (another money grab). Check out the one in the link below, it will cost you $3 and 24 hours